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Why Businesses Are Leaving VMware

Why are so many of them reconsidering VMware?
  • Price hikes and bundled licensing
  • Changes under Broadcom ownership
  • Uncertainty around long-term roadmap
  • Risk to service continuity and cost predictability

Why Nutanix + Data Canopy is the Smarter Choice

A Future-Proof Platform with a Trusted Migration Partner

Nutanix Advantage

  • Hyperconverged simplicity
  • Built-in data protection & automation
  • Predictable pricing

Data Canopy Advantage

  • 100+ VMware migrations completed
  • Experts in regulated industries
  • Flexible onboarding & right-sized solutions

Customer Testimonials

  • The communication with Data Canopy was fantastic- quick, clear, and efficient. We got turned up in less than one month, compared to four months with Equinix.

    Andy Richards
    Infrastructure Manager, BlackEdge Capital

  • What sets Data Canopy apart is their dedication to understanding our clients’ unique needs and challenges. Their transformative discovery process ensures that we always receive the most appropriate and effective solutions, and their dedicated account team is always available to provide support and guidance.

    Barry Bazen
    President, PAG

  • With Data Canopy, we have enough room to grow without having to worry about everything else…data center management can be a time vampire.

    Kurt Labenz
    VP Information Technology, Fidelity & Guaranty

  • We had a client hit by a cybersecurity attack. Even on a weekend, Data Canopy answered the call, designed a solution, and had a contract ready in under 24 hours.

    Jeremy Duffy
    Total Choice Communications

  • Colocation with Data Canopy has changed our ability to scale and provide highly available services to end users and business units. It has dramatically reduced our risk and increased our redundancy several times over.

    Jeff Sabin
    Director of Infrastructure Services, FGL

  • We needed a custom OpEx solution, and Data Canopy delivered. Their support, flexibility, and technical expertise made all the difference.

    Will Dotson
    RegretShield Consultants

Frequently asked questions.

How much will it cost?

Many organizations experience overall cost reductions when migrating from VMware to Nutanix through Data Canopy. While specific pricing depends on your unique requirements, our clients typically benefit from:

  • Lower barrier to entry compared to traditional VMware environments.
  • Reduced storage costs through hyperconverged infrastructure.
  • Opportunity to right-size resources and eliminate waste.
  • Predictable, static costs instead of the variable pricing models common with public cloud providers.
  • Cost savings through infrastructure optimization.

How long will the migration take?

With proper preparation, the actual cutover for most migrations can be completed in less than an hour for environments with up to 50 VMs. Larger environments can be migrated in planned stages, with each stage typically requiring about an hour of downtime.

How much access will I have?

Clients maintain the same or better control over their environment post-migration. The Data Canopy team is building user-friendly interfaces that simplify management tasks, even for those without deep Nutanix expertise.

Will migration be complex and disruptive?

With Data Canopy’s proven migration methodology and tools like Nutanix Move, the process is significantly less complex than many expect. Our team handles the technical aspects while keeping you informed at every step.

Optimization Opportunities

One of the most commonly overlooked benefits of migration is the opportunity to optimize your environment. Consider:

  • Right-sizing resources: Many VMs are over-provisioned. Analyze actual utilization and adjust allocations to match real-world needs.
  • Consolidating servers: Identify opportunities to combine functions and reduce VM count.
  • Updating legacy systems: Use migration as an opportunity to modernize outdated operating systems and applications.
  • Reviewing licensing: Assess whether you can reduce licensing costs by optimizing resource allocation.

Case Study: A customer with a 16 vCPU SQL server (paying for both Microsoft and VMware licensing) discovered through utilization analysis that they were only using half of those resources. Right-sizing during migration saved thousands of dollars annually in licensing costs.

Results

Most migrations require less than an hour of actual downtime.

Migrations can be scheduled during maintenance windows or off-hours.

Larger environments can be migrated in phases to limit impact.

Thorough testing ensures applications function properly after migration.

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Why Infrastructure Leaders Trust Data Canopy

Enterprise infrastructure without enterprise complexity—scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
  • Right-Sized & Cost-Effective SolutionsAvoid overspending—get the infrastructure you need, without unnecessary costs.
  • AI & High-Density Ready InfrastructurePower your AI workloads with high-performance colocation designed for GPUs & big data.
  • Hybrid Cloud FlexibilitySeamlessly connect colocation with private & public cloud solutions.
  • Security & Compliance Built-InPCI-DSS, SOC2, HIPAA—ensuring enterprise-grade protection for sensitive data.
  • 24/7 Expert SupportHands-on support whenever you need it—your IT team’s best extension.
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